Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level female student of the Food and Science Technology Department, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, has been found dead.

Yahaya, who was said to have passed on Monday, April 22, 2024, after writing her first examination during the school’s ongoing first-semester examination, was found in a student lodge outside the school premises.

According to a student of the school who craved anonymity because of fear of victimisation, “she was found dead immediately after she finished her first paper. Some people who are close to the deceased student said she might have died as a result of examination pressure. The incident happened outside campus, in the students’ area, to be precise. She was a 300-level student in the Food and Science Technology Department.”

Meanwhile, in a condolence statement by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, signed jointly by its Ameer, Harun Harun, and Public Relations Officer 1, Ibrahim Tata, said, “Death, the inevitable of all creatures, is decreed by Allah. However, whatever happens, has been destined by Allah, the Almighty, and it’s unquestionable to our creator.

“The MSSN, ADUSTECH Wudil, commiserates with the family, relatives, friends, students, members of staff, and the university management for the loss of Aisha Yahaya Olabisi.

“The deceased was a student from the Department of Food Science and Technology, Level 300, where she had a record of social responsibility to humanity and to her immediate society.

“We pray that Allah forgives her shortcoming, grants her solace in the grave, and mercifully makes Jannatul Firdaus her final abode. May Allah grant the family members the Iman to bear the loss and compensate them immensely with goodness and protection.”

The school’s Students Union Government (SUG), in a statement signed by the association’s spokesperson, Hassan Kani, for the president of the group, Adamu Ado, dated Tuesday, April 23, partly read, “We are really sorry to hear about the loss of Aisha Olabisi, a Level 3 student of Food Science and Technology. May Allan grant her peace and blessings.

“Please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to her parents during this difficult time. Aisha will always be remembered for her contributions and the memories she leaves behind. During this time of grief, may Allah grant Aisha Olabisi Jannatul Firdaus and provide her family with the strength and patience to navigate through this difficult period.”

Meanwhile, the school authorities were yet to confirm Yahaya’s demise.

The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike to highlight concerns within the union.

The decision was made during a congress held at the institution’s Permanent Site, with Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the branch Chairman, confirming the resolution.

The strike, effective immediately, aims to address various issues affecting the union, Leadership reported.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) cannot be printed on paper.

The board clarified in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after printed result slips started surfacing on social media platforms following the release of the results.

The board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin stressed that the 2024 UTME results are not available in any paper format.

He also said the results cannot be found on the JAMB’s website, adding that the only way to check the 2024 UTME result is to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019.

He, therefore, urged Nigerians to be wary of candidates and individuals parading printed slips of their results on social media.

“The board, once again, wishes to state clearly that the only way to check the 2024 UTME result is to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone used by the candidate in registering for the UTME. Ensure that the SIM is not on any bundle, Benjamin said.

“This is different from what obtained last year, hence, the results, at the moment, are not and cannot be found on the board’s website.

“Candidates are urged to follow the method specified above to obtain their results. They need not visit any cybercafe or patronise any third-party entity to check their result.

“The public is also advised to be wary of any candidate parading printed result slip as currently, the result is not on any paper format as being circulated on social media by some individuals.

Recall that JAMB released the 2024 UTME results on Monday, April 29, 2024.

According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, “Out of the 1,842,464 released results, a paltry 0.4% scored above 300 while 24% scored 50% (200/400) and above.”

He added that 76% of the candidates got below 200.

Oloyede also said JAMB won’t announce the name of the candidate with the highest score for the 2024 UTME.

He explained that the board made the decision ‘to avoid a repeat of the ‘Mmesoma saga.’